POLICE are appealing for witnesses to what is being described as a 'violent assault' in the Yorkshire Dales.

It happened in the area of the path next to the River Ribble near the Memorial Bridge, Settle, at around 7.15pm on Tuesday, July 30.

No more information is being given at this time.

Anyone who saw anything that could help the police in their investigation is asked to email: Jemima.johnstone@northyorkshire.police.uk; or telephone North Yorkshire Police on 101 and asked to speak to Jemima Johnstone.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or via its website at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org Quote reference number 122 401 3916 when passing on information.